Kalkberg Stadium, Open-air theatre in Bad Segeberg, Germany.
Kalkberg Stadium sits in a former quarry and uses the natural rock wall as a stage backdrop. The arena seats around 7,500 spectators and creates a direct connection between audience and performers.
The site developed from 1934 onward when architect Fritz Schaller transformed an abandoned gypsum quarry into a performance venue. The theater opened in 1937 and has hosted outdoor performances since then.
The Karl May Games take place here yearly, presenting western stories with actors performing on horseback and staging dramatic duels. Visitors experience these performances within a natural rocky setting that frames the action.
The theater lies outside the town center but is served by regular bus connections from Bad Segeberg's center. The venue offers parking and has facilities for visitors with varying mobility needs.
The irregular shape of the former quarry means the stage is positioned so that electronic amplification is barely needed. The natural rock formation naturally reflects and directs sound toward the audience.
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